​I am Natalie Blackmore, an experienced and registered Clinical Psychologist serving the Mid-Canterbury region. After many years in the public service, specifically the Department of Corrections and Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation (RCPHO), I am now enjoying full time private practice. I provide psychological assessment and treatment services for children, teenagers and adults, at the same time sharing my knowledge and proficiency in giving supervision to practitioners within my area of expertise including within the Clinical and Child and Family scope of practice.

As a private practitioner, I spend my days either seeing clients face to face or writing reports. I am also registered under the ISSC contract for sensitive claims through ACC and do both assessments and treatment through this contract.

I believe that life isn’t always what we perceive and want it to be and I can help you manage reality and expectations to obtaining a happier life. With nearly a decade of practice as a clinical psychologist I’ve been exposed to different people experiencing or dealing with difficulties in facing life’s challenges. Providing therapeutic support and therapy, I help them overcome difficulties and get things back on track. ​

Our Range of Services

​A vast experience in clinical psychology harnessed me to cover a broad range of service specialties such as assessment and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, adjustment, bullying and eating disorders. I also offer help on a wide spectrum of psychological problems as I have extensive background in adult mental health, offending behaviour and adolescent psychology. This includes sexual abuse, offending behaviours, mental illness, addiction, behavioural problems and assessment of learning difficulties such as intellectual disability. I have a keen interest in attachment, self-regulation and trauma.

Our Specialisation

I specialise in ACC Sensitive Claims and neuropsychological assessments including intelligence testing.​The assessments and therapies I provide are tailored to the needs of every client I work with. As I understand the individuality of each of my clients, sessions are conducted either individually or it may be a group session involving multiple family members or the whole family.

The first step is just a call away. Take that positive step now. Together, we can work out what’s troubling you. Together, we can pave the way for a more fulfilled life with a sense of well-being.

Sleep Difficulties

Sexual Abuse

ACC Sensitive Claims

Drug and Alcohol Issues

Family based Stressors

Grief and Loss

Relationship Issues

Self-Esteem Issues

Stress Management

Assertiveness Training

Depression

Post Natal Depression

Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety and Excessive Worry

Phobias

Panic Attacks

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues

​I am currently based in Community House in Ashburton and Rolleston Central Health. I am also available for assessments in the Christchurch and Timaru area.